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The flower of Eyebright, also
known as Euphrasia and Ocularia, somewhat resembles a bloodshot eye,
which may have been part of what led ancient peoples to value this plant
for eye problems. An old French term for Eyebright was casse-lunettes,
which means "break your glasses". The genus name, Euphrasia, is derived
from the Greek Euphrosyne, who was one of the goddesses of the Three
Fates, and whose name means "gladness". This refers to the gladness
one felt when his/her vision was improved from using this herb. Eyebright
was used primary in the Middle Ages as a tonic because of its astringent
properties; however, today Eyebright is used more frequently for
relieving
eye problems
such as eye strain, pink eye, as well as inflamed, irritated, and sore
eyes. As the name suggests, Eyebright is great for the eyes as an antioxidant
herb that fights free-radical damage.
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Purchase Online
You can get Eyebright Supplements online
at stores below:
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WebVitamins.com
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Puritan's Pride
Puritan's Pride
manufactures over 1,000 high quality vitamins, minerals, herbs and other
nutritional supplements in their own state-of-the-art facilities and produces
supplements in every available form, including tablets, two-piece capsules,
softgels, powders and liquids.
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 MotherNature.com
Great selections of quality, all-natural products for a healthy lifestyle, including vitamins and minerals, supplements, herbs, and more.
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Eyebright contains bitters,
essential oils, several B Vitamins, and
Vitamins A,
C,
D,
and E.
Also, high in iridoid glycosides, flavonoids, and tannins, the plant has astringent
properties that probably account for its usefulness as a topical treatment
for inflammatory states and its ability to reduce mucous drainage. Eyebright's
antibiotic and astringent properties tighten membranes and mucus surrounding
the eyes, which effectively strengthen and improve circulation. Rich in vitamins
A and C, Eyebright also contains tannins that are beneficial for reducing
inflammation. Astringent properties found in Eyebright make it ideal for relieving
excess mucus and infectious conditions generally associated with sinusitis
allergies, colds and upper respiratory problems. It has recently been used
for cleansing and purifying the blood, thus stimulating healthy liver functions.
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Scientific
Name
Euphrasia
officinalis
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Also Known As
Euphrasia,
Ocularia
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Uses
Used as an eyewash.
Herbalists recommend Eyebright for the treatment of conjunctivitis and
other eye irritations. It is said to have astringent, phlegm reducing and
anti-inflammatory properties.
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Warnings
This product is regulated by
the F.D.A. as a dietary supplement. Unlike approved drugs, supplements are
not required to be manufactured under specific standardized conditions.
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Side Effects
No
side effects are known at this time.
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